Chabad of Binghamton will host a six-week course titled “Nurturing Relationships: Jewish Wisdom for Building Deeper, Richer Connection in all of your Relationships” beginning on Monday, November 11, at 7 pm. It will be offered in person at the Chabad Center and via Zoom to remote students or locals who prefer this option. The course will offer practical wisdom for improving all of one’s interpersonal relationships. It is open to community members of all backgrounds who wish to explore Jewish teachings for enhanced relationships. To register for the course, visit click here or call Ruth Shea at Chabad at 607-797-0015. The course fee is $79 or $150 per couple, which includes the text book.

“Developed by the globally recognized Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, ‘Nurturing Relationships’ draws on 30 centuries of Jewish teaching to deliver effective, relevant tools for better connections today – from empathy, active listening and healthy disagreement to managing reactions around flawed behavior, being a good influence and achieving forgiveness,” said organizers of the course. “In a distracted age, this course offers a roadmap back to genuine human connection.” 

“We see too many people with plenty of friends, family and connections still longing for more closeness,” said Rivkah Slonim, course instructor. “This course gives participants effective tools they can apply to cultivate real depth and meaning in all their relationships.” 

The course’s six sessions will combine text-based learning with discussions and real-world applications. “Each week, participants will examine one core relationship skill in depth and come away with a clear understanding of the topic, plus real tools they can use that same day,” organizers added. 

“One week, participants might see what it takes to forgive a loved one after feeling betrayed,” says Slonim. “Another week, we will learn how to provide guidance or feedback without seeming arrogant – or how to apply active listening skills in every conversation.”

“Everyone is welcome; you don’t need any Jewish learning background to fully appreciate this course,” Slonim says. “Whether you’re looking to enhance your marriage, improve workplace interactions, or get closer with friends, ‘Nurturing Relationships’ is a goldmine of wisdom that works.”

The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute is the adult education arm of Chabad-Lubavitch. JLI’s classes and programs are offered at more than 1,600 locations in more than 900 communities worldwide.